Generation and Propagation of Waves Train Induced by Modulational Instability in Optical Communication Systems with Variable Dispersion and Nonlinearity
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Dieu-donné Gawarai, Adherant Aron Blamma, Hubert Malwé Boudoué
Age-period-cohort effect on motor neuron disease mortality in the United States, 2001–2020
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Jaime S. Raymond, Theodore C. Larson III, Theresa Nair
Introduction: Motor neuron diseases (MND) are progressively fatal diseases causing loss of motor neurons throughout the body. Recent studies have suggested an increase in prevalence …
Community-based versus commercial feedlots: a systematic review of their roles in promoting sustainable and climate-resilient livestock production in Southern Africa
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Mhlangabezi Slayi, Siphe Zantsi
Livestock production systems in Southern Africa face mounting challenges from climate change, land degradation, and feed scarcity, threatening both productivity and rural livelihoods. This systematic …
Automated detection and segmentation of smallholder fish ponds in Nigeria
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Tatiana Acero-Cuellar, Rodiat Ayinde, John Uponi
Addressing violence and powerlessness associated with homelessness in Tshwane: An empirical missiological study based on Luke 10:25–37
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Lukwikilu Credo Mangayi
Homeless people living on the pavements of the streets of major South African cities, such as Pretoria, are victims of the city’s systemic power abuse …
The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Behavioural Problems among Primary School Children in Uganda
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Khamisi Musanje, Deborah Ojiambo, Douglas Andabati Candia
Understanding exposure of informal, displaced and migrant populations to e-waste processing residues in the context of Nigeria
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Uche O. Chukwura, Andrew S. Hursthouse
Abstract Background The increasing production and generation of electronic waste has globally seen increased levels of export from developed to developing countries. A range of …
Knowledge of cardiovascular diseases among university students in Egypt
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Maha Ibrahim Adel, Mohamed Ashraf Hall, Inas Karawia
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Promoting early awareness and understanding of modifiable risk factors among young people is crucial for …
Prevalence and Determinants of Anxiety Disorders Among Patients with Chronic Illnesses at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja
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Opeyemi Adedapo Adetayo, Vivian Aderonke Adebayo, Akolo Yohanna Jaggu
Impacts of a super typhoon on coral diversity, substrates and reef fish assemblages on nearshore reefs in Wenchang, northern South China Sea
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Chen Zhang, Zhiqiang Chen, T. Li
Noura El‐Ahmady El‐Naggar, Sara M. El-Ewasy
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Spatial modelling improves genomic evaluation in Tanzanian smallholder admixed dairy cattle
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Isidore Houaga, Raphael Mrode, Julie M.K. Ojango
BACKGROUND: Smallholder dairy production systems in low-and middle-income countries are characterised by large phenotypic variance due to diverse environmental effects, farming practices, and crossbreeding. Furthermore, …
The Linnean shortfall in action: amphibian surveys reveal undocumented species in the Nguru Mountains, Tanzania
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John V. Lyakurwa, Ardgard Mwamgeni, H. Christoph Liedtke
The Nguru Mountains in the central Eastern Arc Mountains (EAM) consist of three main protected areas (Mkingu, Kanga and Magotwe), which form an important hotspot …
Bridging digital divide in human resource functions: Information and communication technology usage within KwaZulu-Natal’s public sector
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Siyabonga Ziqubu
Orientation: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in human resources (HR) is essential for enhancing operational efficiency. However, slow ICT adoption remains a challenge. This study …
More than a game: Exploring teachers’ views on the game of chess in rural South African schools
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Ntandokamenzi Penelope Dlamini
Background: Education is recognised as a cornerstone for national development and economic sustainability. However, many challenges arise that result in the compromise of quality education, …
Prevalence and clinical significance of unsuspected intracranial findings in patients undergoing oncological whole-body 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging
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Diana Nyamieri, Samuel Gitau, Sheila Waa
Purpose: Routine oncological whole-body 18F-1-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT in the majority of institutions is performed from the base of the skull to the mid-thigh. However, at …
The assessment of the potential anti-tumor effects of banana extract as a standalone therapy and in combination with doxorubicin in a rat model of breast cancer
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Esraa A. Ghazaly, Abdel-Rahman B. Abdel-Ghaffar, Mona Samy Othman
Control of a Continuous Stirred Tank Bioreactor
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Chaouki Bendjaouahdou
Evaluating the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect of melatonin in pediatric hemodialysis patients: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
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Ghadeer Amged Sayed, Radwa Maher El Borolossy, Ragia M Said
Children undergoing chronic hemodialysis are exposed to persistent oxidative stress and systemic inflammation, contributing to long-term cardiovascular complications. Melatonin (MLT) is a pleiotropic hormone with …
Global Visibility of the University of Namibia’s Digital Repositories: A Critical Analysis of Discoverability Through Generic Search Engines
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Astridah Njala Samupwa, Daniel Ampweya